The PSA X5.7 is Alive and Well!

Moondog 2A provides an expert look at Palmetto State Armory's latest offerings from SHOT Show 2025. The review covers the PSA X5.7 PDW in 5.7x28mm, the 9mm X9 prototype with a delayed blowback system, the high-end Sabre 11 9mm pistol, the updated JAKL 2.0 rifle, and the formidable Sabre Lancet 50 BMG rifle. The insights highlight key features, calibers, and capacities of these new firearms.

This video provides an update on the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) X5.7 PDW, chambered in 5.7x28mm. Presented by an official brand representative, the update details key features like its aluminum upper, polymer lower, quick-deployable brace, threaded barrel, and Glock-style sights. The firearm is currently undergoing final endurance testing, with a launch date to be announced soon.

This video features a lively discussion among firearms enthusiasts about their "must-have" firearms for 2026, covering a wide range of pistols, carbines, and calibers. The conversation delves into specific models like the FNX45 Tactical, Smith & Wesson 1911, and Ruger 57, with participants sharing personal preferences on features like ergonomics, trigger feel, and aesthetics. The discussion also touches on the ethics of firearm content creation, the importance of honest reviews, and the evolving landscape of firearm accessories and personal carry choices.

The speaker, with over 40 years of firearms experience, discusses various handguns and rifles, offering opinions on brands like Kimber, Glock, and SIG Sauer. He emphasizes the importance of proper firearm maintenance, trigger quality, and the debate between hammer-fired and striker-fired platforms. The discussion also touches on Second Amendment rights, gun control legislation in different states, and personal defense strategies, highlighting the need for firearm safety training regardless of carry laws.

This video from ARFCOM News features Chad Wylie from Palmetto State Armory discussing product release strategies at The Gundies and SHOT Show 2026. Wylie explains the rationale behind announcing products years in advance, emphasizing market testing to justify significant tooling investments, such as the $3 million for the PSA X5.7. He anticipates 2026 will be a landmark year for PSA product launches.

This review of the Smith & Wesson FPC in 5.7x28mm highlights its innovative folding design and affordability, positioning it as a potential survival carbine or PDW. While praising its shootability, accuracy, and low recoil, the review identifies significant reliability issues, particularly with first-round feeding, across multiple magazines and ammunition types. The reviewer suggests the 9mm variant may be a more reliable choice for self-defense.

Palmetto State Armory's 2025 Concept Gun Poll showcases a diverse range of upcoming firearm prototypes, including modular bolt-action rifles, bullpup conversions, and new caliber variants. Notable entries include the PSA Emerge, Olcan Bullpup Lower, JAKL in 9mm and .338 ARC, the Sabre Thumper launcher, and the Sabre-11 2011-style pistol. The poll allows the community to influence which designs move into production, highlighting PSA's commitment to product development based on customer feedback.

This video provides a comprehensive product update on the Palmetto State Armory X5.7, a PDW-style firearm chambered in 5.7x28mm. Expert insights cover its build materials (aluminum upper, polymer lower), features like a 40-round magazine and AR-15 style charging handle, and technical specifications including a 1/2x28 threaded barrel. The update confirms tooling is underway for a Summer 2025 launch.

This video from Palmetto State Armory showcases several pre-production concept firearms unveiled at Shot Show 2024. PSA is actively soliciting customer feedback via their website to determine which models will proceed to production. The featured firearms include innovative designs like the VUK rifle, the Thumper 37mm launcher, various Dagger pistol variants, and the X5.7 PDW.

This video provides an update on the Palmetto State Armory X5.7 pistol, detailing design refinements and production timelines. Cameron from PSA highlights improvements like an ambidextrous safety, last round bolt open, and Glock-compatible sights, while retaining features such as the Radian Raptor charging handle and 40-round capacity. The design is finalized, with production slated for Q1 2025.